Chrysler Lone Star 13
Description
The Lone Star 13 (also known as Chrysler Lone Star 13 or LS-13) is a compact, lightweight fiberglass daysailer built by Lone Star Boats (Grand Prairie, Texas, USA) starting in 1963, with production continuing after Chrysler Corporation acquired Lone Star in 1965 (rebranded as Chrysler Marine). Designed by Thomas Faul and Charles Wittholz, it's one of the few 13-foot sailboats with a full masthead sloop rig, twin centerboards (bilgeboards) instead of a single centerboard (for better lateral resistance and no trunk intrusion in the cockpit), built-in flotation for unsinkability, and a relatively roomy cockpit for its size (seats 2–3 comfortably). Known for its nimble handling, good light-air performance from the generous sail area, stability, and fun factor—popular in the 1960s–1970s for club racing, family daysailing, or as a beginner boat.
Construction Details
| Designer | Thomas Faul and Charles Wittholz |
|---|---|
| Builder | Lone Star Boat Co. |
| Length | 13.080 ft |
| LOA | 13.080 ft |
| LWL | 11.500 ft |
| Beam | 5.080 ft |
| Displacement | 350 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.580 ft |
| Year Built | 1963 |
The standard boat dimensions
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Blueprints
Sails
Chrysler Lone Star 13 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 14.67 ft - (4471 mm) |
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| Foot | 6.5 ft - (1981 mm) |
| Leech | * 15.58 ft - (4749 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.18 ° |
| Diagonal | 15.75 ft - (4801 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 49.48 ft² |
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Chrysler Lone Star 13 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
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| Foot | 6.5 ft - (1981 mm) |
| Leech | 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | 6.05 ft - (1844 mm) |
| Area | * 45.38 ft² |
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